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So my rabbit goes through these shedding periods and she just got done... but now its started again! If i pick her up hair flies everywhere and im covered!!!! Im wanting one of those hairbuster brushes but the store is all sold out

Any other ideas how to rid the hair?

tanlover14

3501 posts

9/29/2012 9:49 AM

Do you have long-haired buns or short? The ONLY thing we could find that worked for my buns and their short hairs was the HairBuster (which you should get as soon as it comes back into stock! It was a lifesaver for us!) If they are long haired though I've heard others use tricks on here such as a damp washcloth which is supposed to grasp the hairs quite nicely (but didn't work with my buns at all). Also a finer tooth rabbit comb maybe? Just use VERY gently on their skin (also, we got one and it just wouldn't work on our buns either). But they may help you and your bun!

CocoVermont802

103 posts

9/29/2012 10:04 AM

She has short hair also.... I have a fine tooth comb but it doesnt work at all! Its so bad i can like pull clumps out by her tail! lol

Hopefully the Hairbuster is back soon!!!!

tanlover14

3501 posts

9/29/2012 10:06 AM

Hahahaha, that's what happened with our Tans! Did you look on places like Amazon for the HairBuster? They may have some if the BB store doesn't! I never looked on there though so that might be a lost cause! I'm waiting for the I-Clicker to come in stock on the BB store too! So I feel your hoping too!

Btw, have you posted any pics in the monthly photo thread of your girl? I don't remember seeing any! You should post some of her! She looks adorbs from your avatar!

LittlePuffyTailNew Brunswick, Canada

Forum Leader

12208 posts

9/30/2012 2:59 AM

Try wetting your hands and running them over bunny. This works great after brushing to pick up all those loose, floaty hairs.

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Sam and Lady's Human

2006 posts

9/30/2012 3:08 AM

Odd question, but is it mostly when you pick her up? Sam hates being picked up, and I swear instant shedding is a defense mechanism. I just don't pick her up hardly ever anymore

LittlePuffyTailNew Brunswick, Canada

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12208 posts

9/30/2012 10:01 AM

Olivia will sometimes throw a chunk of fur when she's mad at me because I'm trying to pick her up. Reminds me of a porcupine, but she throws fur!

Proud to be a Bunny Hugger and a voice for the voiceless

lindsay715NJ, USA

149 posts

9/30/2012 4:53 PM

I've found that it can be easier to use your fingers to comb through the fur.. and gently remove any tufts that are ready to come out as well. Then again, I haven't had a chance to try the hairbuster brush you mention!

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